Are there duties and taxes on my package?
- Yes, generally, international shipments may be subject to duties and taxes by U.S. customs. These charges are the responsibility of the recipient. The presence and rate of tax depends on the product, value, quantity, and U.S. customs regulations.
For more information, please refer to the official website of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
▶ U.S. Customs and Budget (CBP) official website
How are duties and taxes determined?
- The amount of duties and taxes is calculated based on the declared value, type, and quantity of the goods, as well as US customs regulations. For example, if the amount is below a certain amount, there may be no duties.
For more information, please see the U.S. Customs "Know Before You Go" page.
▶ Know Before You Go (Guide to Customs and Import Regulations)
How do I pay duties and taxes?
- Duties and taxes are usually paid to customs by the delivery company when the package arrives in the U.S., and are then billed to the recipient.
Payment methods and timing vary depending on the delivery company and U.S. procedures, so please check in advance.
How do I determine the declared price of my products?
- It is important to accurately declare the value of your goods when shipping them. Inaccurate or undervalued values can result in delays and penalties at customs. Be sure to accurately declare the actual purchase price or market value of your goods.
What items are exempt from duties and taxes?
- Some items and personal items below a certain value may be exempt from duties and taxes.
However, the conditions and eligible items for tax exemption vary depending on the regulations, so please refer to the official U.S. Customs website for details.
▶ U.S. Customs and Budget (CBP) official website
Will Pakku help me pay duties and taxes?
- No, Pakku does not handle the payment of duties and taxes.
These charges must be borne by the recipient. For more information on import procedures and taxes, please refer to the official US Customs website.
▶ U.S. Customs and Budget (CBP) official website
Does GST vary depending on where the product is being shipped to when exporting from Japan to the U.S.?
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The United States does not have a nationwide Goods and Services Tax (GST) like Japan. Instead, Sales Tax is applied at the state level, and in some cases, additional local taxes may be imposed by municipalities.
Sales tax applicability varies by state.
Some states (e.g., Oregon, Montana) do not impose any sales tax.
Other states, such as California and New York, may apply sales tax on imports.
The tax burden at the time of import is determined by the regulations of the destination state. For accurate information, please refer to the official tax websites of the respective states.